Technical Specialist 1

About Symcor
Symcor enables secure data exchanges and supporting business processes, to help clients succeed in an evolving digital world. Trusted by Canada's largest institutions for over 25 years to support their digital transformations, Symcor aligns industry participants to solve common challenges in the most effective and efficient way. Our goal is for every employee to feel valued and accepted as part of the team and connected to Symcor and our values, fostering a sense of belonging. Symcor is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you need accommodation for the interview process, just let us know

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The Opportunity:
The primary responsibilities of this role are to provide L1 and L2 remote phone and email support for our corporate and production end users on a wide range of technical issues. The Technical Specialist will be working in the capacity of a remote Desktop Admin supporting end users working from home and from various Symcor sites.

Support can range from quick password resets to more complex daily incidents of corporate IT issues such as desktop/laptop hardware, mobile devices, software/application troubleshooting, network and printing related issues as well. The Technical Specialist must have excellent communication, time management and problem-solving skills to analyze, assist and resolve assigned incidents as targeted FCR's (First Call Resolution) when and as required.

About The Role:

• Resolve issues and challenges related to all IT related calls and emails that comes through the Service Desk by ensuring incidents and service requests are handled in accordance with incident management and Infrastructure processes and guidelines.
• Collaborating with other escalation groups and team members for related incidents by working collectively together as a team in providing expert technical solutions and professional guidance to the end users as required with a key focus on excellent customer service for a pleasant end user experience.
• End user experience and customer support focus is the number 1 priority of the role.
• Provide remote phone and email incident support through assigned work shifts and being available for on-call as scheduled which may at times be on holidays and weekends.
• Provide on-call incident support after hours (11 pm to 7 am) as scheduled on a rotational schedule that rotates every 5 weeks.
• Answering phone calls that comes through the IT Service Desk with the intent to assist end users to the best of their ability in a professional and pleasant manner with a target to resolve the incident as a First Call Resolution (FCR).
• Warm transfer of client support calls to SSMC that comes through the desk.
• Working on assigned emails for the desk on incidents that pertains to password resets, FCR and/or escalate related incidents on a daily basis.
• Engaging and collaborating with on-site technicians, application support teams, Information Security other team(s) as necessary to resolve incidents by ensuring accurate ticketing documentation before any ticket escalation or transfer.
• Ensuring that assigned incident tickets are always updated with concise and accurate information in ServiceNow.
• Providing status update for service or SNARS (Symcor Network Access Request) for end users requesting an update for submitted requests.

What You Need to Succeed:
Education:

• Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g., ITIL Foundation, Microsoft, CompTIA A+/Network+, or similar) are considered an asset

Experience:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in an IT Service Desk, Help Desk, or End User Support environment supporting corporate and remote/WFH users
• Proven experience providing phone and email-based technical support with a strong focus on first call resolution (FCR) and customer satisfaction
• Experience working in a 24/7 or extended-hours support environment, including on-call rotations, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and resolving incidents related to desktop operating systems, Microsoft 365 applications, network connectivity, VPN access, printers, and mobile devices
• Experience documenting, updating, and managing incidents and service requests in an ITSM platform (Ivanti preferred) with a high level of accuracy and detail
• Experience collaborating with escalation teams such as Infrastructure, Application Support, Information Security, and On-site Technicians to resolve complex incidents
• Exposure to enterprise environments with structured incident management, change management, and access request processes

Skill requirements:

• Strong operational knowledge of Windows operating systems (Windows 10 and 11), with working experience supporting legacy environments (Windows XP, Windows 7)
• Advanced support experience with Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, Office applications, SharePoint, and published desktop apps
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory administration (user accounts, groups, permissions, password resets)
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including private and public networking protocols, VPN connectivity, and network troubleshooting
• Experience supporting VPN technologies such as Cisco AnyConnect, including token and user administration
• Knowledge of endpoint and device management tools such as Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager, including mobile device provisioning, onboarding, offboarding, and OS updates
• Experience supporting BitLocker, MECM/SCCM, Office 365 administration, and remote desktop technologies (Citrix Director, VDI, and other remote support tools)
• Printer troubleshooting experience for corporate, production, and WFH users (network and local printers)
• Working knowledge of IBM and Unix Mainframe environments, including TN3270 Plus
• Experience supporting RSA SecurID and Mobile Pass authentication solutions
• Exposure to automation and Windows PowerShell scripting is an asset

What's In It For You
At Symcor, we define our success by what we help others achieve. We were created to support our clients and, through our products, services, and solutions, protect and strengthen their brands. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program that includes a competitive compensation package, flexible benefits and time away options, retirement and savings plans and a commitment to your overall health and well-being through our myWell-being program.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Opportunities to do challenging work and progressively take on greater accountabilities for growth.
• We foster an inclusive atmosphere of One Symcor with our philosophy of +1 Unique You, we harness each employee's uniqueness, different skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to contribute to mutual success. It is the diversity of our people and the inclusive environment that has been and will always be key to Symcor's success.

Symcor is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Upon request, we will provide accommodation for candidates.